Tag: ground beef

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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Ingredients 2 slices of white bread, torn into small pieces 3 tablespoons milk ¼ cup EACH: grated onions (squeeze out excess liquid) AND chopped parsley 4-6 cloves minced garlic (less if you don’t like garlic) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon EACH: salt AND dried mint (double if fresh) ½ teaspoon EACH: black pepper, ground cinnamon, […]

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Sticky Mongolian Beef Meatballs

Ingredients Meatballs: ½ cup EACH: Panko breadcrumbs AND thinly sliced green onions (white only, keep greens for serving!) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon EACH: minced garlic AND low sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon EACH: red pepper flakes AND white pepper 1 pound ground beef Mongolian Sauce: ½ cup water ⅓ cup brown […]

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Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef, (see Variation) 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 scallions, Directions Step 1 Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. […]

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Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon butter 3 celery ribs, finely chopped ½ large onion, finely chopped 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided ½ cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs ⅓ cup ketchup 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce […]

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Minced Beef with Bok Choy and Fried Egg

For a little extra heat and a pop of color, drizzle a few drops of Sriracha over the eggs right before serving. Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons Thai chile paste 2 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 12 ounces […]

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Lighten up Empanadas in an Air Fryer

Traditional meat-filled empanadas can be a double-whammy of fat and calories due to ground beef and a trip to the deep fryer; This air fryer twist is even healthier thanks to the addition of mushrooms, which lighten the filling while keeping it nice and moist. We love the buttery flavor of Castelvetrano olives, but you […]

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Upside-Down Shepherd’s Pie

o keep things lightning-fast, we forego the layered-in-a-skillet approach to shepherd’s pie and instead serve the veggie-flecked beef mixture on top of a bed of mashed potatoes. A little bit of flour thickens the sauce so that it’s more of a rich, luscious gravy. We love the touch of sweetness that turnips offer, but you […]

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Spaghetti and Easy Meatballs

Serve a classic Italian-inspired dish for dinner. The easy meatball method will make you skip buying store-bought meatballs for good. Whether you’re serving adults or a family-friendly crew, this dish is a pitch-perfect crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 1 (25 oz.) jar tomato sauce 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs, soaked […]

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Spaghetti and Easy Meatballs

Serve a classic Italian-inspired dish for dinner. The easy meatball method will make you skip buying store-bought meatballs for good. Whether you’re serving adults or a family-friendly crew, this dish is a pitch-perfect crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 1 (25 oz.) jar tomato sauce 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs, soaked […]

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Classic Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. uncooked rice 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp. tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed 1 c. shredded Monterey […]